Paul Bouchey founded his business, Bouchey Financial Group, in 1990. His office space for the first 12 years was the typical dropped-ceiling, flourescent lighting kind until 2002, when Bouchey bought the brownstone at 1819 5th Ave.
Bouchey Financial Group building on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Paul Bouchey founded his business, Bouchey Financial Group, in 1990. His office space for the first 12 years was the typical dropped-ceiling, flourescent lighting kind until 2002, when Bouchey bought the ... more

Built as a private home in 1862, the first and second floors of the brownstone were converted to office space in 1978.
The entryway and staircase to the second floor on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Built as a private home in 1862, the first and second floors of the brownstone were converted to office space in 1978.
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Director of Communications Victoria Baecker, seen in the office entryway from the second floor landing, said the pride she takes in her appearence is influenced by the beauty of her surroundings.
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Director of Communications Victoria Baecker, seen in the office entryway from the second floor landing, said the pride she takes in her appearence is influenced by the beauty of her surroundings.
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A portrait from of the home's first resident, Sen. Edward Murphy, hangs to the left of the fireplace in Steven Bouchey's office. The portrait to the right is of Cornelius Burns, a five-term Troy mayor. Bouchey said he wasn't expecting this kind of grandeur when he shopped for real estate in 2002. He was sold when the previous owner asked the then 45-year-old Bouchey, 'where do you want to go to work everyday for the next 20 years?' less

A portrait from of the home's first resident, Sen. Edward Murphy, hangs to the left of the fireplace in Steven Bouchey's office. The portrait to the right is of Cornelius Burns, a five-term Troy mayor. Bouchey ... more

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An ornately decorated room on the first floor with coffered ceilings and stained glass serves as a conference room for both company meetings and meetings with clients.

An ornately decorated room on the first floor with coffered ceilings and stained glass serves as a conference room for both company meetings and meetings with clients.

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Stain-glass windows in the conference room on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Stain-glass windows in the conference room on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Sue Dawes, accounting specialist, works in her office on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Sue Dawes, accounting specialist, works in her office on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Fireplace mantle and built-in cabinet in the office of Sue Dawes, accounting specialist, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Fireplace mantle and built-in cabinet in the office of Sue Dawes, accounting specialist, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Copy of a photograph of former home-owner Cornelius R. Burns, center right, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. In this picture, the five-term mayor of Troy was taking the oath of office in the home on Dec. 22, 1927. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Copy of a photograph of former home-owner Cornelius R. Burns, center right, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. In this picture, the five-term mayor of Troy was taking the oath ... more

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Decorative lamp in a small wood-paneled room on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Decorative lamp in a small wood-paneled room on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Chandelier in an open office space on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Chandelier in an open office space on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Over time, Bouchey has uncovered more historical detail. The plaster calla lillies in the second floor molding were invisible until a new paint job brought them out.
Detail of calla lily flowers in an open office space on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Over time, Bouchey has uncovered more historical detail. The plaster calla lillies in the second floor molding were invisible until a new paint job brought them out.
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Ryan Bouchey, CFO and son of Steven Bouchey, has an office on the third floor. A tenant lives in an apartment that is also on the third floor. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Ryan Bouchey, CFO and son of Steven Bouchey, has an office on the third floor. A tenant lives in an apartment that is also on the third floor. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Outside view of stain-glass windows in the conference room and the porches on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Outside view of stain-glass windows in the conference room and the porches on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Bouchey Financial Group in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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The big ball room, which is the main work area, as seen from the balcony at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

The big ball room, which is the main work area, as seen from the balcony at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus ... more

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Employee Josh Elliott of Troy works at his desk at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Employee Josh Elliott of Troy works at his desk at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for ... more

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Employee desk areas are decorated with a design that looks like ships at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Employee desk areas are decorated with a design that looks like ships at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on ... more

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Detail of products in a display case at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Detail of products in a display case at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van ... more

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A toy is seen riding a ship display in the main work area at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

A toy is seen riding a ship display in the main work area at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld ... more

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Game room where games are tested at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Game room where games are tested at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van ... more

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The balcony at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

The balcony at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

A conference room is decorated like a big aquarium at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

A conference room is decorated like a big aquarium at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for ... more

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The Alice room is the main conference room at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. It got it's name because of the small window above. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

The Alice room is the main conference room at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. It got it's name because of the small window above. 1st Playable Productions is a game development ... more

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Desk in the Alice room that has sliding and removable wooden leafs at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. The company who built this table was featured on the television show Shark Tank. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Desk in the Alice room that has sliding and removable wooden leafs at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. The company who built this table was featured on the television show Shark ... more

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Action figures adorn an employees desk at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Action figures adorn an employees desk at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori ... more

The small ball room at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

The small ball room at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times ... more

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A spiral staircase leads upstairs at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

A spiral staircase leads upstairs at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van ... more

Kitchen off small ball room at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Kitchen off small ball room at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / ... more

The tree house room at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

The tree house room at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times ... more

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Room at top of spiral staircase at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Room at top of spiral staircase at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van ... more

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Detail of products in a display case at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Detail of products in a display case at 1st Playable Productions on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. 1st Playable Productions is a game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids. (Lori Van ... more

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Once a bank, 297 River Street's 1st floor is now home to Burst Marketing and advertising agency Smith & Jones Wednesday Jan. 15, 2014 in Troy, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Once a bank, 297 River Street's 1st floor is now home to Burst Marketing and advertising agency Smith & Jones Wednesday Jan. 15, 2014 in Troy, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

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